NATO Newslinks 30 November 2011

Nato Attack: Pakistan decides to boycott Bonn Conference PakTribune.com By Sohail Parwaz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday decided to boycott a key international conference on Afghanistan next month, widening its protest over lethal cross-border NATO strikes and exacerbating a deep crisis in US ties. … http://paktribune.com/news/Nato-Attack-Pakistan-decides-to-boycott-Bonn-Conference-245493.html

Moscow slams NATO power games in Kosovo RT Serbia, Zupce: Portuguese NATO-led peacekeepers (KFOR) patrol at the entrance of the village of Zupce in Serb-majority northern Kosovo on October 23, 2011. (AFP Photo / Alexa Stankovic) Russia is concerned with the exacerbation of the situation in … http://rt.com/politics/churkin-kosovo-serbs-security-537/

UAE demands apology from NATO over killing of Pakistani troops Associated Press of Pakistan By Shafek E Koreshe ABU DHABI, Nov 30 (APP): United Arab Emirates on Wednesday demanded of NATO to apologize to Pakistan for the deaths of its 24 soldiers in an airstrike at its post along the Pak-Afghan border, but denied it sought an extension from … http://ftpapp.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=167701&Itemid=39

NATO service member killed in roadside bombing in southern Afghanistan Washington Post KABUL, Afghanistan — NATO says a roadside bomb has killed a service member with the international military coalition in southern Afghanistan. NATO says the service member was killed Wednesday. It did not disclose the nationality of the service member … http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia-pacific/nato-service-member-killed-in-roadside-bombing-in-southern-afghanistan/2011/11/30/gIQABLXrBO_story.html

NATO and Libya – Cultural heritage in times of unrest (Part 2/2) NATO Community A look at how Libya’s cultural heritage was affected during the recent conflict, and the steps that went into trying to protect it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cZz8giGPDw

Pakistan pulls the BBC from airwaves Christian Science Monitor By Issam Ahmed, Correspondent / November 30, 2011 Pakistan’s cable news operators have taken BBC World News off the air and are “reviewing” the broadcast of other channels for “anti-Pakistan” content in the wake of the NATO cross-border attack that … http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2011/1130/Pakistan-pulls-the-BBC-from-airwaves

Russia may drop NATO summit over missile defense RT Russia is uncertain as to whether or not it will take part in the NATO-Russia summit in Chicago in May next year due to a deadlock in missile defense talks. Moscow’s consent for the gathering “should not be taken as predetermined,” said Deputy Director … http://rt.com/politics/nato-summit-chicago-russia-577/

It’s Pentagon/NATO versus the BRICS Aljazeera.com CFE part one was signed way back in 1990 – when the Warsaw Pact was still in effect, and NATO was supposed to defend the “free” West against what was depicted as a threatening Red Army. CFE part one established a significant reduction of the number of … http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2011/11/2011112991711150824.html

NATO general to discuss missile defense in Moscow RIA Novosti Jurgen Bornemann, the Director General of the International Military Staff of NATO, will arrive on Wednesday in Moscow to discuss military cooperation with Russia and the European missile shield. “General Bornemann will meet with Col. Gen. … http://en.ria.ru/world/20111130/169161429.html

NATO to Retrain All Troops in Afghanistan in Protecting Civilians Voice of America (blog) NATO’s top commander in Afghanistan has ordered tens of thousands of troops to be retrained in the coming days in how to avoid civilian casualties during counter-insurgency operations. US General John Allen announced the retraining program in a letter … http://blogs.voanews.com/breaking-news/2011/11/29/nato-to-retrain-all-troops-in-afghanistan-in-protecting-civilians-2/

No NATO Missile Defence Offer to India Daijiworld.com New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS): Defence Minister AK Antony Wednesday informed parliament that India has not received any offer from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) for either a missile cover or for a partnership in missile defence programme. … http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=123497

US Gen to probe NATO attack Pakistan Observer Islamabad—The American official who has been appointed to investigate NATO attack on Pakistani check posts has himself been engaged in covert operations in four Islamic countries and was in-charge of drone attacks. Brig Gen Stephen A. Clark is the … http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=127797

Cowardly attack by NATO in Mohmand Agency PakTribune.com The US Marines undertaking a raid in Angoor Adda in South Waziristan in September 2009. NATO helicopters attacking security posts in North and South Waziristan in 2009 and in Kurram Agency in September 2010. Nato Attack : Pakistan decides to boycott … http://paktribune.com/articles/Cowardly-attack-by-NATO-in-Mohmand-Agency-242816.html

Sialkot business community condemns Nato attack Pakistan Observer Sialkot—The President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Naeem Anwar Qureshi has strongly condemned on behalf of local business community the recent attack of NATO on a Pakistani post in Mohmand Agency in which 25 Pakistani soldiers were … http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=127932

US must apologise if Pakistan strike in error: s … PakTribune.com WASHINGTON: The United States should apologise to Pakistan if an official investigation shows weekend NATO airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani troops were “a mistake,” a key US senator said on Tuesday. Senate Intelligence Committee chair Dianne … http://paktribune.com/news/US-must-apologise-if-Pakistan-strike-in-error-senator-245497.html

Incidents like NATO strike, not be tolerated: Kausar Pakistan Observer peshawar—Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Barrister Masood Kausar Tuesday said inhuman incidents like NATO strikes in Mohmand Agency would not be ignored in any circumstances as such episodes could harm the global efforts in war against terrorism and … http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=127883

Memogate and the Nato attack The Nation, Pakistan By Sm Hali | Published: November 30, 2011 The appearance of the memo admittedly drafted by the American business tycoon of Pakistani origin, Mansoor Ijaz, and allegedly dictated by former Ambassador to Washington, Hussain Haqqani, has created a furore … http://nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Opinions/Columns/30-Nov-2011/Memogate-and-the-Nato-attack

Balochistan govt endorses ban on entrance of NATO supplies Pakistan Observer Quetta—The Balochistan government has endorsed decision to ban entrance of NATO supplies into jurisdiction of Balochistan province. According to a handout issued here the decision was taken in a meeting of the provincial cabinet held with Chief … http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=127893

‘US, Nato fanning terrorism’ The News International PAKISTAN People’s Party leader (PPP) Shabina Riaz Sheikh has accused the United States and Nato of violating international law and fanning the flames of terrorism after Nato strikes killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. Shabina Riaz while talking to newsmen … http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=80035&Cat=5&dt=11/30/2011

Voice against NATO forces Pakistan Observer Islamabad—Leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Sharmila Farooqi said that government had raised voice at international level against NATO/ISAF attack on Pakistani posts. Talking to a private television channel, she said the attack on Pakistani … http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=127901

US faces Russian threat to cut access The Australian RUSSIA has threatened to cut off the only alternative US and NATO supply route into Afghanistan, raising the possibility that 130000 coalition troops, including Australians, could be left isolated. The threat by Russia’s NATO envoy Dmitri Rogozin to … http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/us-faces-russian-threat-to-cut-access-to-afghanistan/story-e6frg6so-1226210602851

PTI Women Wing protests against NATO attack Pakistan Daily Times LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab Women Wing on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration against the NATO attack on Pakistani forces in the Mohmand Agency that left 24 soldiers, including two officers, dead. The protest was staged in … http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011%5C11%5C30%5Cstory_30-11-2011_pg13_2

More protests in KP against Nato attacks The News International PESHAWAR: The series of protests against the Nato strikes that killed 26 soldiers of security forces continued for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba held a protest rally outside the Government College, Peshawar, here. … http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=80090&Cat=2

Stop NATO news: November 30, 2011 « Stop NATO By richardrozoff WASHINGTON: A senior U.S. military leader in Europe condemned recent violence against NATO troops in Kosovo just as a Wisconsin Army National Guard unit prepares to take command of the 15th rotation of peacekeeping forces there. … http://rickrozoff.wordpress.com/2011/11/30/stop-nato-news-november-30-2011/

NATO attack was blatant aggression: Pakistan army – Pakistan News … By IBNLive.com editor@ibnlive.com A senior Pakistani army official has said a NATO cross-border air attack that killed 24 soldiers was a deliberate, blatant act of aggression, hardening Pakistan’s stance on an incident which could hurt efforts to stabilise Afghanistan. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/nato-attack-was-blatant-aggression-pak-army/207115-56.html

Pakistan to Blame for NATO Airstrike | FrontPage Magazine By Ryan Mauro The NATO airstrike, even if it was a case of misidentification, happened because Pakistan’s border posts allow terrorists to fire across the border. The details of what happened on November 26 are sketchy, but it is known that U.S. and Afghan … http://frontpagemag.com/2011/11/30/pakistan-to-blame-for-nato-airstrike/

NATO service member dies in Afghanistan | Washington Examiner By The Associated Press NATO says a roadside bomb has killed a service member with the international military coalition in southern Afghanistan. NATO says the service member was killed Wednesday. It did not disclose the nationality of the service member or … http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/2011/11/nato-service-member-dies-afghanistan/1960201

Pakistan to boycott Bonn conference over NATO attack Islamabad (AFP) Nov 28, 2011 – Pakistan decided Tuesday to boycott a key international conference on Afghanistan next month, ramping up its protest over lethal cross-border NATO air strikes that have plunged US ties into deep crisis. http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Pakistan_to_boycott_Bonn_conference_over_NATO_attack_999.html

Pakistan to evaluate all options after NATO attack: PM | AAJ News By APP Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said Pakistan will evaluate all options after violation of mechanism of working by NATO with the attack on security forces in Mohmand agency. In an interview on Tuesday, he said Pakistan will revisit … http://www.aaj.tv/2011/11/pakistan-to-evaluate-all-options-after-nato-attack-pm/

Amid Piles of Innocent Corpses, NATO Orders Retraining Effort on … By John Glaser General Allen said NATO forces – over 70 percent of which are U.S. troops – will pursue retraining in methods of how to employ force against insurgents while protecting Afghan civilians. All troops are to complete the retraining by Monday. … http://news.antiwar.com/2011/11/29/amid-piles-of-innocent-corpses-nato-orders-retraining-effort-on-how-not-to-murder/

On the NATO/US Military Strike on Pakistan | War Is A Crime .org By War Criminals Watch A correspondent wrote me yesterday, “what [is]our government and military doing attacking a Pakistani military base? Pakistan is supposed to be our ally in this ten years old crazy war in Afghanistan.” NATO Airstrike Kills 24 Pakistani Soldiers. … http://warisacrime.org/content/natous-military-strike-pakistan

Pakistanis admit to firing first on NATO troops. | RedState By Moe Lane (Diary) Via Drudge comes the beginnings of clarity on this issue: it’s now being tacitly admitted by the Pakistan government that Saturday’s conflict was initiated by. http://www.redstate.com/moe_lane/2011/11/29/pakistanis-admit-to-firing-first-on-nato-troops/

Pakistan boycotts Bonn conference over NATO strike « Rethink … By The Agonist From our partners at The Agonist. Islamabad | Nov 29. AFP – Pakistan on Tuesday decided to boycott a key international conference on Afghanistan next month, widening its protest over lethal cross-border NATO strikes and exacerbating a … http://rethinkafghanistan.com/blog/2011/11/pakistan-boycotts-bonn-conference-over-nato-strike/

Pakistan transit corridor closes; NATO cargo to Afghanistan to be … By The Baltic Course | Baltic States news & analytics After Pakistan cut the supply line of cargo being transported to NATO troops in Afghanistan, the United States Army intends to use other routes more, one of them going through Latvia, the newspaper ”The Christian Science Monitor” reports. http://www.balticsww.com/post/pakistan-transit-corridor-closes-nato-cargo-to-afghanistan-to-be-diverted-through-latvia/

‘NATO lured by Taliban into raid’ – The Express Tribune US officials say reports suggest Taliban may have deliberately tried to provoke a cross-border firefight. http://tribune.com.pk/story/299912/nato-lured-by-taliban-into-raid/

Afghanistan: Senior jihadist commander responsible for NATO … Afghanistan: Senior jihadist commander responsible for NATO deaths given amnesty, now head of Kandahar’s Islamic Affairs Department. To land a gig like that, … http://www.jihadwatch.org/2011/11/afghanistan-senior-jihadist-commander-responsible-for-nato-deaths-given-amnesty-now-head-of-kandahar.html